French replaced Latin

French replaced Latin as the most important language of diplomacy and international relations in the 1600s.
French was the official court language.
Suppose Latin remained the language of diplomacy?
 
French replaced Latin as the most important language of diplomacy and international relations in the 1600s.
French was the official court language.
Suppose Latin remained the language of diplomacy?

Have the Carolingians stay in control of western, central and southern europe for a bit longer, or some other French dynasty to achieve wide french hegemony over european courts.
 
Thomas Jefferson began the study of Latin, Greek, and French at the age of 9.

John Quincy Adams read Latin very well. He translated a page a day of Latin text.
 
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